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Exclusive: Gen AI startup Simplismart to raise $7 Mn led by Accel

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Exclusive: Gen AI startup Simplismart to raise $7 Mn led by Accel
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Generative artificial intelligence startup Simplismart is all set to raise a new round led by Accel, two sources aware of the matter told Entrackr. The Bengaluru-based startup will join a growing list of generative AI startups which have raised decent funding in the ongoing calendar year. โ€œAccel is leading $7 million round in Simplismart with backing from existing investors,โ€ said a source requesting anonymity. โ€œSimplismart has received the term sheets and the deal is set to be public soon.โ€ Simplismart previously raised seed money from Anicut Capital, Sunn91, First Cheque and Shastra VC but it didnโ€™t announce the deal in the media. Founded in 2022 by Amritanshu Jain and Devansh Ghatak, Simplismart enables businesses to build a scalable production-grade AI system and manage the development lifecycle without writing a single line of code. As per the company, its platform lets an amateur as well as an expert train and monitor ML models collaboratively on almost any kind of data or use-case. Sources assert that the company will be valued at around $35 million. Accel declined to comment on the story while queries sent to Simplismart did not elicit any response. In July 2023, AWS and Accel launched the AWS ML Elevate program which selected 35 generative startups from India and Simplismart was a part of the cohort. A recent study by NASSCOM said that the number of generative AI startups in India has more than doubled from 2021 to 2023. This can also be evident from the surge in funding in such startups since December 2023. As per data compiled by startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, more than half a dozen early-stage generative AI startups have raised nearly $100 million in funding in the past six months, Sarvam AI leads the pack with $41 million in Series A followed by Ema and Neysa which raised $25 million and $20 million in their seed round respectively. The list also includes Vodex, KonProz, Dubpro.ai, PlanckDOT and Ayna.

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SaaS startup Simplismart raises $7 Mn in Series A funding

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SaaS startup Simplismart raises $7 Mn in Series A funding
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Bengaluru-based SaaS startup Simplismart has secured $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, with participation from Shastra VC, Titan Capital, and others. Entrackr exclusively reported about the funding in July this year. As per sources, the company will be valued at around $35 million. The proceeds will be used to expand research and development (R&D) initiatives and accelerate growth, Simplismart said in a press release. Co-founded in 2022 by Amritanshu Jain and Devansh Ghatak, Simplismart offers an AI-based no-code machine learning platform that allows users to train custom machine learning models using their data, powering applications and decisions without writing code. Simplismart aims to simplify AI adoption for enterprises by providing a high-performance, cost-effective platform that addresses common challenges in enterprise AI deployment, such as performance trade-offs and the complexities of standardized workflows. The startup seeks to eliminate issues related to high costs, poor ROI, data privacy, and the need for customization to avoid downtime. In July 2023, AWS and Accel launched the AWS ML Elevate program which selected 35 generative startups from India and Simplismart was a part of the cohort.

Exclusive: B2B robotics startup Haber raises $38 Mn in Series C

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Exclusive: B2B robotics startup Haber raises $38 Mn in Series C
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Industrial robotics maker Haber has raised Rs 317.2 crore (approximately $38 million) in its Series C round, led by Creaegis with participation from Accel India and BEENEXT Capital. This new round materialized for the Pune-based company after a three-year gap. The board at Haber has passed a special resolution to issue 100 equity shares and 457,572 Series C preference shares to raise the above sum, according to regulatory filings accessed by Entrackr. Creaegis led the round with Rs 200.35 crore, while Beenext and Accel participated with Rs 83.5 crore and Rs 33.4 crore, respectively. The investment will support the companyโ€™s expansion, growth, and other capital requirements. According to TheKredible, Haberโ€™s post-allotment valuation is approximately Rs 1,242 crore ($148 million). Haber develops AI-powered industrial robots that automate labor-intensive tasks like sample collection, measurement, analysis, and intervention in factories. According to its website, Haber helps industries reduce chemical consumption as well as energy and water usage across sectors such as food and beverages, agriculture, and oil and gas. The company has raised over $65 million to date, including a $20 million Series B round led by Ascent Capital with participation from Accel, Elevation, and Beenext in November 2021. Accel is the largest external stakeholder with an 18.1% stake, followed by Creaegis and Elevation. Head to TheKredible for the complete shareholding breakup. While FY24 numbers are yet to be disclosed, Haber reported a total revenue of Rs 82 crore and a loss of Rs 36.7 crore in FY23. It directly competes with Prosus-backed Detect Technologies, Altizon, and Fero Labs, among others.

Testsigma raises $8.2 Mn led by MassMutual Ventures

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Testsigma raises $8.2 Mn led by MassMutual Ventures
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AI-based low-code test automation platform Testsigma has raised $8.2 million in funding led by MassMutual Ventures, along with existing investors Accel, STRIVE, and BoldCap. Earlier, in 2022, Testsigma raised $4.6 million led by Accel, with participation from STRIVE and BoldCap. Founded in 2019 by Rukmangada Kandyala, Pratheep Velicherla, Vikram Chaitanya, and Rajesh Reddy, Testsigma is a Gen AI-powered, low-code test automation platform that helps quality engineering teams to automate tests at speed and scale without coding expertise. The platform helps users to rapidly create, organise, and run automated tests for web and mobile applications, as well as APIs, using plain English through to its NLP (Natural Language Programming) engine. Its clientele includes Sage, HPE, Netgear, HDFC Life, IEEE, SignEasy, American Psychological Association, and Mehilรคinen.

Exclusive: Spinny in talks to mop up over $100 Mn in internal round

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Exclusive: Spinny in talks to mop up over $100 Mn in internal round
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Exclusive: Spinny in talks to mop up over $100 Mn in internal round Tiger Global-backed Spinny is in talks to raise over $100 million in a new round mostly financed by existing investors, said three sources aware of the contours of the deal. Used car platform Spinny is preparing for a new round almost after a gap of over three years. The Tiger Global-backed company is in talks to raise over $100 million in a new round mostly financed by existing investors, said three sources aware of the contours of the deal. โ€œSpinny could raise up to $120 million from internal investors including Elevation Capital, Abu Dhabi Growth Fund, General Catalyst and Accel among others,โ€ said one of the sources on condition of anonymity. Sources assert that the talks are in an early stage and it may take a quarter to materialize. If the deal gets through, Spinny would be the first used car platform to raise a new round since late 2021. As per sources, its valuation more or less remains unchanged in the potential round. Market analysts point out that Spinny has emerged as a clear leader with a large delta in the used car retail space as the company appears to have cracked demand first transaction model. It has achieved this on the back of one of the lowest consumer acquisition costs and better gross margin. The Gurugram-based company also scaling auction-based verticals for dealers and car-financing businesses. Most of the money from the new round is likely to be deployed to grow the lending biz, said sources. โ€œSpinny sells close to 7,000 cars every month with an average transaction size of around 6 lakhs. It also sells around 5000 more cars every month on its B2B auction platform,โ€ said the source mentioned above. Queries sent to Spinny, Accel, Elevation and General Catalyst did not elicit an immediate response. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Spinny has raised around $500 million to date. Tiger Global and Accel are its largest stakeholders with 14.25% and 13.25% holding respectively. For the fiscal year ended in March 2024, Spinnyโ€™s revenue from operations increased to Rs 3,725.02 crore from Rs 3,259.78 crore in FY23โ€‹. During the period, its losses reduced by 28% to Rs 590.37 crore.

Exclusive: Moneyview raising $30 Mn debt via private placement

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Exclusive: Moneyview raising $30 Mn debt via private placement
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Lending platform Moneyview is receiving Rs 250 crore (approximately $30 million) in debt through private placements. This will be the first major debt round for the Bengaluru-based firm in the past three years. The board Moneyview has passed a special resolution to issue non-convertible debentures up to Rs 250 crore, according to internal documents obtained by Entrackr from the Registrar of Companies. As per the documents, the debt infusion will be used for growth, working capital, and general corporate purposes. Moneyview is also on the brink of joining the prestigious unicorn club, with discussions underway to raise $50-60 million. The funding round will see participation from new investors alongside existing ones such as Apis Partners, Accel Partners, and Evolvence India. Entrackr had exclusively reported the development in July. The Tiger Global-backed company has raised around $190 million to date including a $75 million Series E round led by Apis Partners. The firm was valued at $900 million during its last equity round. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Accel was the largest external stakeholder in Moneyview with 22.28% followed by Tiger Global which held 12% of the company as of the last funding round. Its co-founders Puneet and Sanjay Agarwal cumulatively command 24% capital of the firm. Ribbit Capital, Apis Partners, Winter Capital, and Evolvence are other notable investors in Moneyview. See TheKredible for the detailed shareholding pattern. Founded in 2014, Moneyview largely deals in personal and home loans, credit cards, credit score viewing, motor insurance and loans against property. Besides third parties, the firm also offers credit through its own NBFC โ€” Whizdm Finance. It claims to have disbursed loans worth Rs 1,2000 crore during its decade-old journey. While Moneyview is yet to disclose FY24 financial numbers, the companyโ€™s revenue from operations grew 2.6X to Rs 577 crore in FY23. Its profit mounted 27X to Rs 163 crore during the said fiscal year.

Exclusive: Scimplify scoops up $7 Mn in Series A led by Omnivore

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Exclusive: Scimplify scoops up $7 Mn in Series A led by Omnivore
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Scimplify, a platform for sourcing and manufacturing of specialty chemicals, has raised Rs 59 crore (approximately $7 million) in its Series A round from new and existing investors. The board at Scimplify has passed a special resolution to issue 17,514 Series A CCPS at an issue price of Rs 33,676 each to raise Rs 59 crore or $7 million, its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies shows. Omnivore led the round with Rs 24.7 crore while 3One4 Capital, Beenext Asia, and Bertelsmann participated with Rs 13.56 crore, Rs 5.6 crore, and Rs 14.82 crore, respectively. Entarckr was first to report about Scimplifyโ€™s Series A in June. The company has raised around $11 million to date including its $3.67 million seed round from 3one4 Capital and Beenext last year. According to the data intelligence platform TheKredible, Scimplify has been valued at around Rs 320 crore or $39 million post-allotment. Founded in 2023 by Salil Srivastava and Sachin Santhosh, Scimplify is a B2B fulfillment platform operating across the product life cycle from contract research to commercial chemical manufacturing across industries such as pharmaceutical, personal care, and agrochemical. According to the companyโ€™s website, it offers emulsifiers, plant growth stimulators, biostimulants, adjuvants, and biofertilizers, among others. The Bengaluru-based firm competes with Atomgrid, which raised $1.2 million in its seed round led by Merak Ventures in May this year. Covvalent, another key player in the space, raised $4.3 million led by Nexus Venture Partners.

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